He's in One Piece, but he's also part of the Phantom Troupe.

Chapter 29 High-level hunters often...

On a naval warship flying a peace dove flag.

"Pop pop ...

A hand slowly picked up the Den Den Mushi and placed it to the ear. The owner of the hand had a toothpick in his mouth and was wearing a pair of slightly sleazy-looking sunglasses.

"Moses, Moses?"

"Reporting to Admiral Kizaru, Unit 172 has crossed the Calm Belt and arrived in the East Blue."

"Oh, it's Smoker~ What's up~?"

"Admiral Kizaru...we've lost track of that ship..." Smoker's angry and resentful face appeared on the Den Den Mushi.

"It's alright~ That kind of thing happens all the time. Catching pirates is a long process, no one succeeds on their first try~" Kizaru said casually.

"But I've made a major discovery!" Smoker continued on the other end of the phone.

"That giant cruise ship had the technology to traverse the doldrums! The last image we captured of them was them disappearing into the doldrums. The ship's speed... was incredible."

"I'm certain they'll eventually sail to the East China Sea!" Smoker's confident expression was reflected on the Den Den Mushi.

Kizaru nodded casually. "You did a good job~"

"I've received the message, and I'm on my way to Donghai."

"Very good!"

"I'm pursuing them in the direction they last disappeared, and with Admiral Kizaru's help, we'll definitely be able to capture them in the East Blue!" The Den Den Mushi showed a determined expression.

"I see."

"Crack!"

The call was disconnected.

Borsalino slowly walked off the deck.

"Tsk..."

"The East China Sea is so vast, finding a ship is very difficult."

He looked up at the calm sea ahead and sighed:

"The East Blue truly lives up to its reputation as a symbol of peace; the security here is excellent, not a single pirate ship in sight!"

"The weather is so nice~"

He then casually set up the parasol, comfortably lay down on the pure white sun chair, and even took a sip of watermelon juice from the table.

"It's rare to find such calm seas, why not treat yourself to a long vacation?"

"Admiral Kizaru, our ship has entered the East Blue. Please advise which direction we should proceed next," the adjutant behind him asked inappropriately.

"Where should we go?" Borsalino looked puzzled, then seemed to have a flash of inspiration, holding up a finger as if he had an idea:

"Hey—"

"Why don't we go to... Loguetown?"

"Yes, sir." The adjutant received the order and turned to relay it.

Only Kizaru remained on the deck.

He was basking in the sun, legs crossed, with an expression of enjoyment on his face.

Loguetown is a necessary stop on the way from the East Blue to the Grand Line, so guarding it can be a legitimate excuse to cut off their path.

What? You're saying the other ship can cross the Calm Belt and doesn't necessarily have to go through Loguetown to sail out to sea?

How would I know about such things? After all, older people tend to be very forgetful.

"A guy who can steal gold from the sky right under the nose of the CP0."

"How scary!"

"It's best to avoid running into them if possible."

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"What? You're saying the dragon will appear in Loguetown in about three months?"

"How did you know?" Bonnie asked with a suspicious look.

Dragon's whereabouts are incredibly mysterious; even she, a revolutionary army family member, doesn't know his location. How could Kuroro, standing right in front of her, possibly know?

Kuroro nodded, confirming, "Of course."

"Don't forget that one of my abilities is fortune telling."

Bonnie looked enlightened.

"Very good--"

That means we can start trading with the Revolutionary Army in three months!

Bonney jumped up with a cheer, and Kuroro looked at her with a smile.

【Angel's Auto Notes】can't possibly contain that much detail!

The reason he knew this so clearly was because a momentous event would happen three months later—Luffy setting sail.

At that time, Luffy's last stop in the East Blue was Loguetown. He was captured by Buggy the Clown and was about to be executed on the execution platform when Dragon intervened and saved him.

And under the control of the navy and various forces, he escorted his eldest son to sea.

"Therefore, we will definitely encounter a dragon when we go to Loguetown three months later."

Bonnie nodded vigorously, then looked confused.

"So what do we do now? After all, there are still three months left..."

"Now..." Kuroro's lips curled up slightly as he looked ahead.

"We're off to plunder Luffy's important crew members—"

Having experienced the world of Hunter x Hunter, Chrollo knew that the major life events of these chosen ones were difficult to change.

Just as he couldn't kill Hisoka or recruit Gon,

No matter how much trouble he causes to Luffy's people, Luffy will set sail as he always has in the original story.

At most, it's just that the crew has been changed.

Nami and Robin are both irreplaceable and important figures in the world of One Piece; we must get them!

He had to make his move before Luffy could even begin!

In Chrollo's view, winning over Nami and Robin would be quite simple, since he already knew their Quirks and the storyline; it was like an open-book exam.

With his honed PUA skills, all he needs to do is use the right methods and remember the principle of first making the other person despair before giving them hope.

It would be difficult for them not to board the ship.

"I'm sorry, Luffy. If you're having trouble setting sail, I'll help you find some affordable alternatives."

A look of anticipation appeared on Kuroro's lips.

.........

East China Sea, Orange Town.

Inside the Hoh Xil tavern, a man sat at the bar, leisurely sipping his drink.

The man's unruly, tousled hair fell casually in front of his eyes, and his dark pupils exuded a fatal attraction.

He wore a clean and simple white shirt, with a platinum watch peeking out from the cuffs. On his slender fingers was a silver ring inlaid with deep black onyx, and blue crystal pendants on his ears swayed slightly with his movements.

Elegance and profundity are evident everywhere.

The man was Kuroro.

Inside the tavern, countless beautiful women were throwing flirtatious glances at Kuroro, some even looking as if they wanted to "eat" him up.

The group leader was already a "beauty" in appearance, and with this outfit, his handsome and elegant temperament radiated from the inside out.

Although Kuroro still felt that his appearance was somewhat inferior to that of the handsome man from his previous life, it was more than enough to carry out his "handsome man scheme" at this moment.

"Ring ring ring—"

With the sound of a bell on the tavern door...

Kuroro's target for this trip—the thief cat Nami—pushed open the door and entered.

Although Nami was still quite green at this time, her captivating radiance was already undeniable.

Her blue and white striped shirt accentuated her vitality, while her denim shorts outlined her youthful figure. Her legs were straight and shapely, and her "Nami Valley" was already taking shape.

After a series of turbulent and aimless voyages, fate finally led Kuroro to discover her whereabouts in this small town.

Nami, the thief cat, possesses an unparalleled talent called "Intuition," making her a genius navigator who can accurately discern sailing routes and weather conditions on the high seas.

Her hobbies are money and oranges, and her eyes light up with hearts when she sees a handsome guy.

At this time, Nami was raising 1 million Berries to redeem Cocoyasi Village from Arlong the Fishman, which is why she was wandering around looking for a target to steal from.

That's why Kuroro is dressed like this and waiting for her here.

A handsome and wealthy appearance will appeal to both of the other person's preferences, and they will definitely take the bait.

High-level hunters... often appear as prey.

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